# Cooking With Cellphones Popcorn Popping Is Another Hoax By varkeychaya | Published 2008-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-popping-using-cellphones References: [livegrids.net](http://www.livegrids.net/?p=121) A few days ago we featured a video showing how to [hard boil an egg using your mobile phone.](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-cook-cell-phone) Well if you are into mobile cooking, here is a great new recipe you should try. The video shows a group of friends sitting at a table and making popcorn by placing a mag of microwaveable kernels in the centre of four mobile phones. The video, however, seems to be a hoax debunked by the site snopes.com. It turns out, the boiled egg video was also a hoax... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Cooking:** Innovative recipes and cooking methods that incorporate the use of mobile phones. - **Tech-enhanced Food:** Foods and drinks that are modified or cooked with technology. - **Viral Food Hacks:** Popular and shareable food hacks that rely on unconventional methods or ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Exploring ways in which mobile phones and other tech products can enhance the culinary experience. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovating cooking methods and viral food hacks that incorporate technology and unconventional preparation methods. - **Social Media:** Creating and sharing viral food hacks on social media platforms to engage and entertain followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microwavable Popcorn Cobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poppin-cobs.md) - [Modern Stovetop Popcorn Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-popsmith-popper.md) - [DIY Snacking Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-popping-kernels.md) - [Microwavable Vegan Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-egg-egg.md) - [Easter Popcorn Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-fried-egg-choccorn.md) - [Confessional Snack Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-secret-hotline.md) - [All-in-One Popcorn Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-pods.md) - [Sci Fi-Themed Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-star-popcorn.md) - [Wave-Blocking Microwave Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winia-range-pop-microwave-oven.md)